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Reducing the hazards of used engine oil by recycling it

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Julius Mugambwa
November 8, 2024

Used engine oil is an environment hazard. But in Uganda, entrepreneurs are exploring ways of recycling it - such as using chemical processes to clean it up for reuse in automotives.

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